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About the Zebco Cod Boat Rig 2
The Zebco Cod Boat Rig 2 is one of Zebco's sea fishing rigs for cod, made for boat anglers. The body is 0.70mm line and the two hook lines are 0.50mm, each with a spinner blade, one gold and one silver, and a run of beads above the hook. An anti-tangle boom with a snap swivel keeps the rig standing away from the lead on the drop.
The size 1 hooks are on the small side for big cod, which are usually fished with 3/0 to 6/0 hooks, so this is a rig for codling and mixed boat fishing rather than specimen fish. Ask the skipper what's been caught: if it's codling and mixed fish, this may well be the best cod rig for boat fishing that day. The usual UK minimum size for cod is 35cm, but check local rules before you keep a fish.
Cod are most common around the UK from autumn until early spring. Good baits are lugworm, squid, mackerel strip and peeler crab, or a cocktail of worm and squid. Match the lead to the depth and tide so the rig stays near the bottom.
Boat fishing rigs tangle, snap off on wrecks and wear out, so it pays to carry spares. Ready-tied cod rigs for boat fishing save time: when one breaks, clip on another and get back down while the fish are feeding. Among boat fishing rigs for cod it's easy to carry, in a slim 20 x 7cm packet, and our WSB rig wallet keeps made-up rigs apart in grip-seal pouches.
Cod rigs like this need little looking after: rinse one in fresh water after a trip, let it dry, and replace it when the hook points are blunt or the line is nicked.
Specifications
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How to use
Fishing in four steps
Heavy enough for the depth and tide.
Lugworm, squid or mackerel strip.
Let it down to the bottom, then lift slightly.
Fresh water, then dry before storing.
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Happy keeping this rig in the car.Proper useful
Had it out from the kayak. First go was decent, no messing around, and it has gone straight in my fishing bag for next time. Good enough for a casual session without overthinking the setup.very happy
Decent kit and easy to pack down.Worked well
Good enough for the casual fishing I actually do.Not for me
This did not meet what I expected from the listing. I may be missing something, but this little rig did not suit what I needed.Came safely
Worth it!Better than the more expensive one I had before, and the delivery was really quick too
Really pleased with the rigs.Every review is shown, low scores included. The breakdown chart appears from 10 reviews.
FAQs
Questions about the Zebco Cod Boat Rig 2
What makes this a cod boat rig?
It's tied for natural bait fishing from a boat: a 2m rig with two baited hooks, spinner blades and beads to attract fish, and an anti-tangle boom that keeps the hooks clear of the lead as it goes down.
What hook size does it have?
Two size 1 hooks, on 0.50mm hook lines from a 0.70mm body. Size 1 suits codling and mixed boat fishing; for big cod, anglers usually step up to hooks from 3/0 to 6/0.
What bait should I use?
Lugworm, squid, mackerel strip and peeler crab all catch cod, and a cocktail of worm and squid is a favourite. Bait both hooks so the blades and beads have something to work with.
When is the best time for cod?
Cod are most common around the UK from autumn until early spring, and boat anglers catch bigger cod offshore through the summer. The usual UK minimum size is 35cm, but check local rules before you keep a fish.
Is it ready to fish straight from the pack?
Yes. It comes ready-tied in a 20 x 7cm packet. Clip it to your main line, add a lead that suits the tide and depth, bait both hooks and lower it. Check the knots and hooks before each trip.
What do the spinner blades and boom do?
The spinner blades flash and turn as the tide moves the rig, and the beads add colour, both to draw fish to the bait. The anti-tangle boom holds the rig away from the main line and lead as it drops, so it reaches the bottom untangled.
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